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N23 BDS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,720 mi
Last recorded148,720 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 BDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 148,720 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 143,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 139,190 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 139,185 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside Front Inner Wheel Arch. Brake Pedal Prescribed Area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Middle - Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Middle - Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Chassis/Suspension/Underbody Corroded

Nearside Front Inner Wheel Arch Corrosion. Outside Prescribed Area

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 137,512 miles

Both rear brake calipers badly corroded

Corrosion to all brake hose furrules

Corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Corrosion to nearside & offside rear chassis legs close to towbar mounting points

Excessive corrosion to offside inner side step/running board

Rear brake pads getting low

Stone damage to drivers side of front windscreen-not excessive or affecting view.

Fail 12 Apr 2019 137,512 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear brake calipers badly corroded

Corrosion to all brake hose furrules

Corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Corrosion to nearside & offside rear chassis legs close to towbar mounting points

Excessive corrosion to offside inner side step/running board

Rear brake pads getting low

Stone damage to drivers side of front windscreen-not excessive or affecting view.

Pass 5 May 2017 125,987 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2017 125,881 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 120,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre outer wall starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 120,045 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front outer wall starting to deteriorate/under inflated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 114,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 107,345 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 101,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Off side rear bump stop missing.

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 93,635 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 May 2011 93,634 miles

Offside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2010 88,396 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 83,334 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 74,231 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 71,917 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 61,795 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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N23 BDS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 115,883 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N23 BDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N23 BDS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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